Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

C.D.C. Contradicts Kennedy and Keeps Advice That Children May Get Covid Shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that the vaccine would no longer appear on the childhood immunization schedule. C.D.C.’s update counters his policy.

By Christina Jewett

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U.S. Will No Longer Recommend Covid Shots for Children and Pregnant Women

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the vaccine would not be included as part of the immunization schedule for healthy children.

By Apoorva Mandavilli and Christina Jewett

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Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

The elimination of a key C.D.C. office has slashed funding to states for help lines used by thousands to stop smoking and vaping.

By Christina Jewett and Kristian Thacker

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How the State Department’s Travel Advisory System Works

The U.S. assigns safety rankings to many countries, giving guidance to Americans considering trips abroad. Here is how that information is compiled and updated.

By Coral Murphy Marcos